Reason, purpose, and contrast
Add three more subordinating conjunctions to the following list:
unless, while, so that,
Possible answers include:
because, if, though, although, even though, even if, when, since, until, before, after
Name two uses for the modal "can."
Permission
Ability
Give ONE comma rule.
Various correct answers.
True or false:
We use "for" to introduce a purpose which is a NOUN, and "to" to introduce a purpose which is a VERB
True
Example:
We came here for a better life. (noun)
She came here to work at a tech company. (verb)
Choose because or so that
What languages do your children speak?
Our children speak English and Spanish ________ they were born here, but we speak Spanish at home.
because
"They were born here" gives a reason, not a purpose
Name three modals that can express possibility.
may, might, could, (sometimes: can)
True or false: transition words and phrases sometimes need a comma after them, and sometimes don’t
False
Transition words and phrases ALWAYS need a comma after them in formal writing
(in informal writing, we sometimes leave it out)
Explain the meaning of modal in this sentence:
They arrived home late after a long flight; they must be tired.
Logical conclusion
It means something like "I think they are probably tired."
a. I'm studying English _______ I can get a job working with the elderly.
b. I'm studying English _______ English speakers have more opportunities for employment.
a. so that (the clause is more about a RESULT (a goal, often about the future)
b. because (the clause is more about a CAUSE (a reason, often about the past or present)
What is the problem with the following sentence?
"He could easily do the homework last night."
To talk about past ability for one event, we use "was able to."
Correct the title format:
1) the boy who cried Wolf
2) cheeses of france and italy.
3) do animals dream
1) The Boy Who Cried Wolf
2) Cheeses of France and Italy
3) Do Animals Dream?
True or false: sentence connectors, transition words, clause markers, and subordinating conjunctions are all different names for the same thing
False
- Subordinating conjunctions are a type of clause marker
- Transition words and sentence connectors are two names for the same thing
What is the only difference between though and although?
Although can ONLY be used at the beginning of a sentence or clause. Though can informally be used at the end.
Their meaning is exactly the same!
Fill in the blanks with the correct modal + main verb.
My great-grandparents 1) _____________ a boat from Europe to the U.S. because there were no planes at that time.
They 2) ____________ in Germany, but they decided to immigrate for a better life.
1) had to take
2) could have stayed
Correct the formatting.
"Do you want to visit a vineyard this weekend," he asked?
She replied, "No, I don't drink wine"!
She replied, "No, I don't drink wine!"
What is wrong with these sentences?
a. The mother washed her daughter's hair while talking about her day at kindergarten.
b. The child talked to her mother while paying the bills.
The -ing form can only be used after time words if the subject of both verbs is the same.
In both sentences, the subject of each verb is different:
a. the mother washed and the daughter talked
b. the child talked and the mother paid bills
Explain the difference in meaning between even if and even though. Give an example sentence for each.
Various correct answers.
Complete the sentence with could, couldn't, could have, or could not have + an appropriate verb.
1) I __________ the homework because I had to take my baby to urgent care.2) This tree ____________ during the storm yesterday! We are lucky it didn't.
1) couldn't do (negative past possibility/ability)
2) could have fallen (past possibility)
According to Johnson eagles "prefer to hunt at dawn and dusk" when the fish are jumping, however, "The most important factor for hunting success is that human light sources don't interfere".
According to Johnson, eagles "prefer to hunt at dawn and dusk" when the fish are jumping. However, "The most important factor for hunting success is that human light sources don't interfere."
Fill in the blanks with a modal + verb that fits.
1) I told you it was going to be cold! You ______________ a jacket.
2) You ___________ two classes and also work full time. It's too difficult.
1) should have worn/brought
2) shouldn't take